Job Description

Western Cape Mobility Department has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. The individual must have the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. The post is based in Cape Town - CBD.
Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year appropriate experience in a financial accounting working environment.
Recommendation

None.
Key Performance Areas

Compile Interim and Annual Financial Statements; Co-ordinate the inputs in respect of the audit file for Interim and Annual Financial Statements; Align Annual report with the Annual Financial Statements; Preparing information for SCOPA; Co-ordinate the inputs in respect of the In Year Monitoring reports; Ensure that month and year end closure on BAS are done successfully; Monitor the asset and liability accounts and ensure timeous clearing thereof; Authorise BAS journals; Authorise BAS entities; Ensure the safeguarding of all source documents; Provide advice and guidance to role players on the Trial Balance, BAS detail reports, Bas matching reports and other related financial reports; Collate financial supporting information for planning purposes; Monitor compliance with financial prescripts; Supervisory functions.
Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Relevant public service legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and best practice in the Public Sector; Financial accounting administration; Financial accounting processes; Risk management and quality assurance control in a financial accounting working environment; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Understanding of programme and project management; Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration.
Remuneration

R 359 517 per annum (Salary level 8).

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes

Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Western Cape Government